A Magistrates’ Court in Jos on Wednesday sentenced Ayuka Philip 22, Daniel Adekuchili to six months imprisonment each for stealing bed sheets, buckets and assorted beverage from a hotel.
Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos sentenced Philip and Adekuchili after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft.
Bokkos said the punishment would serve as a deterrent to others who would want to indulge in the same act.
The magistrate gave the convicts an option of fine of N5,000 each and also ordered them to pay a compensation of N12,000 each.
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Monday Dabit, told the court that the case was reported on March 25, at the Anglo -Jos Police Station by Richard Victor, the complainant.
Dabit said that the convicts got a spare key to the store and stole four sets of bed sheets, eight plastic buckets and assorted drinks.
The offence, he said, is punishable under the Plateau Penal Code Law.
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